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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JT3HN86R0Y0••••••2000 Toyota 4RUNNER
This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER build (28 vs 7).
28on this build
327on the model
45builds in total
Most reportedStructure 21Suspension 5Power Train 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionAug 2020
Vehicle started handling poorly. I had recently replaced the rear shocks and thought I needed an alignment done. Brought it to my mechanic who pointed out that my rear upper control arm brakcet on the passenger had rotted and broken, causing the squirrely handling. Shortly…
StructureJun 2018
The frame on my 2000 toyota 4runner is missing sections of due to that. I have contacted toyota and the informed me that my 4runner is not covered under the recall for rusted frames. I do not know where else to go to get my 4runner's frame repaired or replaced. Please advise,…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2015
There was no incident, the frame is rusted through on both sides. I brought my 4runner in for a routine oil change, not to the rudy luther toyota dealership in golden valley, mn, where I normally bring for regular service, but to minnetonka auto. They noticed the frame was…
Power TrainMay 2010
No injury or crash . . . Reporting what I believe may be a design defect which could potentially be a safety danger. --- the rear differential housing in the 2000 toyota 4runner I own seems to be rusting unusually quickly. This is a 10-year old vehicle, but it only has 113,715…
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2007
I pulled onto the highway and heard a loud noise, like someone threw a wrench into my engine. All my dash lights came on, and I lost all power. I pulled over to the side of the road where my husband checked under the hood to find what appeared to be a dark liquid all over the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JT3HN86R0Y0262741 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.